Question

The Great Depression is important in U.S. history mainly because

A) John Steinbeck grows up in its midst.

B) it is a time of great social upheaval.

C) most everyone is extremely happy.

D) John Steinbeck witnesses it first-hand.

Answer 1

I think its B) it is a time of great social upheaval

Answer 2

B) it is a time of great social upheaval.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Great Depression refer to the period between 1929 to 1939. It was a period of economic downturn and is arguably the most significant economic occurence in the history of America. It was initiated by the crash of Wall street in October 1929, and several investments were lost as a result. The number of investors who lost their investment runs into several millions; a large percentage of banks failed, business ventures vanished.

social refers to interaction among people

upheaval refers to the overturning or an abrupt change

social upheaval refers to the abrupt change in the social life of a people. This was a result of the Great Depression